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AA08 DWV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,363 mi
Last recorded146,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 146,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 138,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 129,879 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 114,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 114,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,200 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 92,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray's fitted covering components.

Fail 8 May 2019 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing on the side wall due to damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray's fitted covering components.

Pass 4 May 2018 83,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,296 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 52,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,480 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 34,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,691 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AA08 DWV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 DWV registered?

AA08 DWV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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